Shedding the Cloak, Public sculpture at Martin Luther King Jr. Promenade in San Diego, United States.
Shedding the Cloak is a gold-colored sculpture standing in a small park with trees in downtown San Diego. The artwork features complex surfaces and is surrounded by pathways that provide easy access for visitors.
The sculpture was created in 2001 by artists Mary Lynn Dominguez, Jerry Dumlao, and Tama Dumlao. It stands at a location dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr.'s message of personal and social transformation.
The sculpture embodies the idea of overcoming prejudice through its gleaming form, which conveys a direct message to visitors. The surrounding trees and benches invite people to pause and consider this meaning.
Visiting is best during daylight when the golden surface shows its shifting appearance. The site is walkable and offers benches for resting near pathways in the downtown area.
The golden surface appears different throughout the day as sunlight shifts across it. This changing appearance gives each visit a slightly different experience.
Creator: Mary Lynn Dominguez
GPS coordinates: 32.71125,-117.16738
Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:01
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